Truth & Life Ministries

Truth & Life Ministries Revealing God's Truth & Bringing Life Rev. He currently serves as a presbyter and advisor to several pastors and their churches as well as some individuals.

Al Chapman is the founder of Truth & Life Ministries (July, 2011) and founding pastor of River Valley Christian Center (May, 1990) in Farmington CT. In June, 2011 he retired from being senior pastor of River Valley Christian Center. He ministers in an apostolic and prophetic anointing and has also been part of national and international ministry teams to Argentina, El Salvador, Guatemala, Philippi

nes, Israel, Ukraine, Uruguay, and the USA. Karen Chapman, his wife, ministers in various aspects at Truth & Life Ministries. In December, 2010 she retired from being assistant pastor/administrator of River Valley Christian Center. Then from 2011 to 2013 she was a ministry consultant at River Valley Christian Center. She intercedes for people and places as Holy Spirit leads and ministers in teaching, music, and administration. She has also been part of national and international ministry teams to Argentina, El Salvador, Guatemala, Israel, Uruguay, and the USA.

WAIT FOR THE LORDOne of the greatest disciplines in the life of a disciple of Jesus Christ is the ability to wait for Go...
06/18/2026

WAIT FOR THE LORD
One of the greatest disciplines in the life of a disciple of Jesus Christ is the ability to wait for God. Waiting for God involves character, faith, patience, and obedience which allows one to know God’s will, desires, and promises to be activated in one’s life. Psalms 27:14 NAS20 declares “Wait for the LORD; be strong and let your heart take courage; yes, wait for the LORD.” This Scripture instructs one to wait for God which means to hope and look forward with anticipation and expectation for something to happen. For one to ‘be strong’ means to strengthen, prevail, harden, be courageous, be firm, to grow, and sustain with boldness. ‘Let your heart’ speaks of the inner man with determination and resolve to take courage. ‘Take courage’ means to be strong, alert, courageous, and brave with a steadfast mind to prevail. God is encouraging His people to wait for Him with hope, trust, and expectation in His plans, purposes, and promises with an inner strength, resolve, and courage that God is faithful, is true to His word, and will always bring victory in the life of every disciple of Jesus.

Every disciple must learn the dynamics and importance of waiting for God and knowing His ways. Waiting for God is not a passive act or lifestyle it requires being diligent, disciplined, and actively building an intimate relationship with God, seeking Him through prayer and His word, and having an openness to Holy Spirit’s guidance. Also, waiting requires trust, expectation, and surrender to the will of God and His purposes while going about one’s daily life having a fervent hope that God will fulfill His word, promises, and plans in His time. Often times in waiting a disciple is required to exercise their spiritual fruit of peace, patience, faithfulness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23) which allows the process of waiting to accomplish the inner work of changing a disciple’s heart and raising the level of faith and belief and trusting that God is faithful. “The LORD is good to those who await Him, to the person who seeks Him” (Lamentations 3:25 NAS20).

Waiting for God is seemingly contrary in this digital and fast-moving world one finds themselves in where things in life appear to be available at the touch of a finger, a simple command or a click of a mouse which will produce instant results and gratification. This instant world has caused disciples to reject the process of waiting for God which has resulted in weakness, tiredness, and weariness with no heavenly perspective on life. Waiting for God involves believing that God’s will, timing, and purposes will be fulfilled no matter of circumstances, events, uncertainty or delays. Scripture declares in Isaiah 40:31 NAS20, “Yet those who wait for the LORD will gain new strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles, they will run and not get tired, they will walk and not become weary.” The process of ‘wait for the LORD’ develops strength in one’s faith and trust in Him; to ‘mount up’ speaks of ascending up above all circumstances and viewing life with a heavenly perspective; to ‘run’ speaks of activation and forward movement in the preparation of what one is waiting for; and to ‘walk’ speaks of one seeking God and His kingdom daily and fulfilling His instructions with full trust that God’s answers and timing are perfect.

But as for me, I will be on the watch for the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me. Micah 7:7 NAS20

TO WHOM HONOR IS DUEThe dignity of a person’s life can be maintained when there is a flow of honor, respect, and value c...
06/11/2026

TO WHOM HONOR IS DUE
The dignity of a person’s life can be maintained when there is a flow of honor, respect, and value coming into their life. Honor is not dependent on the lifestyle of a person--what is their culture, race or economic standing. God requires the honor of all people. “Honor all people. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king” (1 Peter 2:17 NKJV).

Honor and dishonor are two intricate ingredients of great importance in shaping society and determining culture. They are equally important if not more so in the life of a believer, the church, and the kingdom of God. I am convinced that one of the hindrances to God moving in fullness is that there is a lack of honor toward the Lord, His people, and His creation.

It is God’s will and desire for honor to be restored. A key to understanding honor is found in Matthew 25:40b NASB, "Truly I say to you, to the extent that you did it to one of these brothers of Mine, even the least of them, you did it to Me." It is always good to remember that whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus (Colossians 3:17 NKJV).

The word 'honor' means to show respect, consideration, reverence, dignity, and high regard which results in encouragement, exhortation, and edification and adds value and worth to life. Whereas 'dishonor' means to bring disgrace, shame, a reproach, and to lessen the value of and destroys worth. Honor or dishonor affects one's relationship with the Lord, people in general, and the very fabric of society.

Questions to ask ourselves are: (1) Do I honor or dishonor the Lord in my relationship with Him? (2) Do I honor or dishonor my family? (3) Do I honor or dishonor my fellow believers? (4) Do I honor or dishonor the people I work with? (5) Do I honor or dishonor through words and thoughts that flow from my heart?

Everything we do and say must first bring honor to Almighty God.

(This TLM post was previously posted in June, 2015.)

GOD’S ORIGINAL INTENT, Part 3 The key to understanding the substance, character or value of something created is knowing...
06/04/2026

GOD’S ORIGINAL INTENT, Part 3
The key to understanding the substance, character or value of something created is knowing the original intent of its creation. Intent can be defined as the purpose, plan, aim or objective firmly set or fixed in the design of the creation by the creator. Knowing and understanding God’s intent is only as powerful as one’s response to God’s will, purposes, and plans. The word ‘response’ means to answer, reply, and react with action necessary to fulfill the requirements and to be obedient to God’s call, will, and instructions. In James 1:23-25 a disciple of Jesus Christ is instructed to be a doer of the word and will be blessed in what one does.

Responding to the intent and purposes of God is a vital and an intriguing part of a disciple’s life and the substance of their faith in their relationship with God. For “without faith it is impossible to please Him, for the one who comes to God must believe that He exists, and that He proves to be One who rewards those who seek Him” (Hebrews 11:6 NAS20). Response to God’s intent in one’s life is not passive; it is an activated faith-filled agreement and alignment with His will. A proper response to God’s intent is an act of one’s will and faith in order to live in a restored relationship with Him, be able to hear His voice, reflect His character, fulfill one’s destiny and created purpose, and walk in obedience which is shaped by His word and Holy Spirit.

A response to God’s intent for a disciple is to whole heartedly embrace who God is--He is sovereign, is the ultimate authority, is all powerful, rules over creation, and governs His intended purposes for mankind. God has an intent or purpose for every individual He created. One’s response and responsibility to God is to fervently seek Him (Acts 17:27) to discover and determine what they were predestined to be and accomplish during their life’s journey always remembering that God “works all things in accordance with the plan of His will” (Ephesians 1:11 NAS20). A disciple’s response to God’s intent is to live in obedience and submission to His word and commandments (John 14:15) which reflects one’s love and commitment to God and His ways in their life. Each disciple is called to walk in holiness and righteousness and be sanctified (Hebrews 10:10, 1 Peter 1:16), to worship God in spirit and truth (John 4:24), and to glorify God in every aspect of one’s life (1 Corinthians 6:20).

God’s intent for the body of Christ is to respond and fulfill the great commission to "Go therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to follow all that I commanded you; and behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age" (Matthew 28:19-20 NAS20) and "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation” (Mark 16:15 NAS20).

GOD’S ORIGINAL INTENT, Part 2  The key to understanding the substance, character or value of something created is knowin...
05/28/2026

GOD’S ORIGINAL INTENT, Part 2
The key to understanding the substance, character or value of something created is knowing the original intent of its creation. Intent can be defined as the purpose, plan, aim or objective firmly set or fixed in the design of the creation by the creator. God’s original intent from the beginning was and is to have an unbreakable and eternal relationship between Himself and mankind. When God created man there was a divine connection birthed by God’s own breath (Genesis 2:7) as He breathed life into man and man became a living being. The relationship and connection between God and man was severed through the influence and deception of satan which caused man to disobey, rebel, and sin against God. Separation from God released the power of darkness in man’s soul which started a life which was alienated from His presence within their being. God being sovereign and all-knowing had in place the remedy for this separation before the foundation of His creation. John 1:1-2 NAS20 declares that “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God.” The Word (Jesus) was and is God’s intended remedy and cure for the darkness that invaded man’s soul. “For He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins” (Colossians 1:13-14 NAS20).

God’s original intent in offering redemption was and is rooted in His love, mercy, and grace to restore mankind’s original relationship with Him and to deliver mankind from the bo***ge and penalty of sin through the sacrificial death of Jesus. God demonstrated His love for mankind in John 3:16 NAS20 "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life.” Everyone needs redemption “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23 NAS20). Redemption through Jesus is the process provided for mankind’s justification and freedom (Romans 3:24), created a way for an individual to enter the kingdom of God (John 3:3-6), and made a way for God’s original intent to be restored and activated in one’s life (Ephesians 2:10). Jesus paid the price for one’s release from sin, bo***ge, captivity, and punishment when He exchanged His life for your life. Redemption was released because God reconciled mankind to Himself through Christ (2 Corinthians 5:18).

One of the great benefits of redemption is that God’s original intent, design, and purpose can now be implemented in a disciple’s life which existed before the foundation of the world. Ephesians 1:4 NAS20 states that “He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and blameless before Him.” Also, Ephesians 1:11 states we have been “predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things in accordance with the plan of His will.” God’s intent for every disciple was and is established before the foundation of the world and can be accessed, implemented, and activated in their life though obedience to God’s will and word.

Redemption leads to transformation. It is a pattern that runs throughout Scripture and straight through a disciple’s life for God does not just forgive someone but by His Spirit transforms them. “But we all, with unveiled faces, looking as in a mirror at the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as from the Lord, the Spirit” (2 Corinthians 3:18 NAS20). God’s intention through redemption is twofold which is to change one’s standing before Him and to transform one’s very nature and character.

GOD’S ORIGINAL INTENT, Part 1The key to understanding the substance, character or value of something is knowing the orig...
05/21/2026

GOD’S ORIGINAL INTENT, Part 1
The key to understanding the substance, character or value of something is knowing the original intent of its creation. Intent can be defined as the purpose, plan, aim or objective firmly set or fixed in the design of the creation by the creator. The understanding of God’s original intent is particularly important, vital, and crucial for a disciple of Jesus Christ in order to be victorious in their walk before the Lord. When one lacks knowledge and understanding of God’s intent of His creation, it will often times lead to misunderstandings, strife, misguided decisions, confusion, and the lack of fulfillment in one’s journey.

God’s intent and one’s response to God’s intent is a central theme throughout Scriptures which reflects the relationship between God and His creation. The primary intention and purpose of creation is to manifest God’s glory. The heavens and earth declare and show forth His supreme greatness, sovereignty, authority, majesty, and power. Psalms 19:1 NAS20 declares “The heavens tell of the glory of God; and their expanse declares the work of His hands.” The declaration of God’s glory is not limited to the physical or natural but extends to all aspects of creation including the seen and unseen and especially mankind. Scripture emphasizes that God created mankind out of a desire to have relationship, share His love, offer salvation, and give eternal life through Jesus Christ (John 3:16; Romans 5:8; 1 John 4:9). God’s intent was to prosper His people, give hope, and provide a future (Jeremiah 29:11).

Let’s examine some key aspects of God’s intent which are evident from creation. The intent of God is to reflect His attributes such as His wisdom, power, goodness, and faithfulness as proclaimed in Romans 1:20 NAS20 “For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, that is, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, being understood by what has been made, so that they are without excuse.” Another aspect about God’s intent is that all three persons of the Godhead--Father, Son (Jesus) and Holy Spirit--were involved in creation. Genesis 1:1 NAS20 speaks of the Father “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” John 1:1-3 NAS20 speaks of Jesus “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him not even one thing came into being that has come into being.” And in Genesis 1:2 NAS20 speaks of Holy Spirit “And the earth was formless and desolate emptiness, and darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters.” One of the greatest aspects of God’s intent was the creation of mankind which He created in His own image and likeness (Genesis 1:27). God commissioned mankind to fulfill His original intent to govern and rule over the earth. "Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth, and subdue it; and rule over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the sky and over every living thing that moves on the earth” (Genesis 1:28 NAS20).

God is the creator of all things as proclaimed in Revelation 4:11 NAS20 "Worthy are You, our Lord and our God, to receive glory and honor and power; for You created all things, and because of Your will they existed, and were created."

DIVINE CONNECTIONSThe only real stabilizing force that exists in this chaotic atmosphere and cultural upheaval is one’s ...
05/14/2026

DIVINE CONNECTIONS
The only real stabilizing force that exists in this chaotic atmosphere and cultural upheaval is one’s divine connections with the sovereign God and His kingdom. These divine connections are the only dependable and secure way in establishing a stable, reliable, and assured lifeline to a victorious life. Divine connections are established when a disciple of Jesus Christ focuses and gives attention to the Godhead--Father, Son and Holy Spirit--and seeks the Lord with the knowledge and understanding that His mercies are new every morning (Lamentations 3:22-23).

It is the disciple’s responsibility to get God’s attention and draw near to Him and He will draw near to you (James 4:8). Through divine connections one will create a lifeline that joins each disciple or a group of disciples to God which can be accessed at any time. From God’s perspective this lifeline is always available, open, and ready for each disciple to activate in order to bring a consistent lifestyle, solid relationships, continual growth, and needed answers. In the culture that exists today a disciple cannot afford to be tossed about by faulty doctrine, the trickery of men, and cunning craftiness of deceitful plotting (Ephesians 4:14). Conversely, each disciple must be anchored with a divine lifeline connecting them to God’s promises, immutable counsel (Hebrews 6:17), the word of God which is living and powerful (Hebrews 4:12), the knowledge of the truth (1 Timothy 2:4), and the hope that is set before each disciple (Hebrews 6:18). These divine connections are sustained by one who rejoices always, prays without ceasing, gives thanks in all things and does not quench Holy Spirit (1 Thessalonians 5:16-19).

Every disciple through divine connections is empowered, enabled, and anointed to live life on a higher level than in the natural realm and is able to surpass the culture of mankind and the dominion of the god of this age because each disciple is seated with Christ in the heavenly places. "If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth” (Colossians 3:1-2 NKJV).

For a disciple to have healthy, wholesome, and sustaining connections with the Godhead--Father, Son and Holy Spirit--on a daily basis, there must be a commitment, effort, and time invested in their relationship with God and position themselves to receive His wisdom, capture His perspective, walk in the Spirit, and activate the principles of the kingdom.

(This TLM post was previously posted in June, 2021.)

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER - USAThere is a call for God’s people to be as one before the Father to pray, believe, and declar...
05/07/2026

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER - USA
There is a call for God’s people to be as one before the Father to pray, believe, and declare the awakening, healing, and restoration of America. Because this nation was founded on the fundamental truths and principles of God’s word, there is a responsibility placed on the disciples of Jesus Christ to petition God the Father to have mercy on a people who no longer adhere or believe in these truths and principles. Ezekiel 22:30 NKJV challenges God’s people to make a stand for truth, righteousness, and His kingdom in order to turn the tide of darkness and evil. “So I sought for a man among them who would make a wall, and stand in the gap before Me on behalf of the land, that I should not destroy it; but I found no one.” There is an answer and hope for a nation that is turning from God and losing its way--it requires the body of Christ to repent, be in one accord, have one voice, and stand in the gap between heaven and earth and seek the Lord, pray, and intercede for the nation.

The Scripture this year is 1 Chronicles 16:24 NAS20 "Tell of His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all the peoples."

The theme of this year’s National Day of Prayer is based on the passionate prayer of thanksgiving in 1 Chronicles 16 after bringing the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. The returning of the Ark of the Covenant represents the returning of the presence of God to the nation of Israel and in the midst of His people. As God watched over His people and the nation of Israel, God continues to watch over His people and the United States of America. So may God and His presence be brought forth and returned to its prominent position of honor and glory in this nation of the USA and in the midst of His people.

It is a historic year for the United States of America as we are honoring both the 75th observance of the National Day of Prayer and the 250th year since the founding of the USA. Join believers all across America today, May 7, in making a declaration of personal rededication on the National Day of Prayer.

2026 NATIONAL PRAYER
Almighty God, King of Glory, we confess our sins and repent of our pride that sought our own glory and comfort, allowing evil to take root instead of Your fruit in our hearts, homes, culture, and country. Please forgive us. Now, with this declaration of rededication, we humble ourselves, pray, and seek Your face, turning from our wicked ways, that You would heal our lives and our land. Please purify and renew our hearts with holy attributes, affections, attitudes, and actions—to love You with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. We give You glory as we repent and rededicate our lives and our nation to You. For 250 years You have guarded and guided America in wisdom, grace, mercy, and love. We praise and thank You for our Founding Fathers, for all who sought You in fervent prayer throughout history and answered Your call to defend justice and freedom; to protect and serve, preach and teach, innovate, communicate, learn, work, worship, and establish our laws. May Your Kingdom come, and Your will be done in our lives, our Families, the Church, Education, Business, Military, Government, Arts, Entertainment and Media as it is in heaven. We prayerfully commit to “Glorify God Among the Nations, Seeking Him in All Generations.” In Jesus’ name, Amen!

KINGDOM HERE & NOWFor a victorious and fulfilled life each disciple of Jesus Christ must have an awareness, knowledge, a...
04/30/2026

KINGDOM HERE & NOW
For a victorious and fulfilled life each disciple of Jesus Christ must have an awareness, knowledge, and understanding of the kingdom of God and its power, magnitude, authority, and dominion over all the other kingdoms. It is imperative and essential that each disciple recognize and embrace that God’s kingdom is not just some far off place or spiritual realm that awaits them in the future but is ever present here and in the now. Jesus states in a prayer in Matthew 6:10 NAS20 “Your kingdom come. Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” In Luke 17:20-21 NAS20, Jesus responds to a question from the Pharisees and answers, "The kingdom of God is not coming with signs that can be observed; nor will they say, 'Look, here it is!' or, 'There it is!' For behold, the kingdom of God is in your midst." Living and walking in the kingdom of God can be a spiritual reality for every disciple in their present journey.

Kingdom can be defined as a sphere which designates the rule, reign, dominion, royal power, and sovereignty of a king. The King of God’s kingdom is Jesus who has been given all authority in heaven and on earth (Matthew 28:18). God’s kingdom is not limited by that which He created or laws that He has established. God makes things that are not seen into things that are seen (Hebrews 11:3), can create something from nothing, and transform what He has created. There are two terms that describe God’s kingdom--the kingdom of God and the kingdom of heaven--and both terms identify God’s sovereign rule and authority over creation emphasizing His spiritual reign in the lives of His people and ultimate dominion over the world (Psalms 103:19).

When Jesus began His ministry, He “began to preach and say, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near’” (Matthew 4:17 NAS20). Also in Luke 10: 9,11 Scripture declares that the kingdom of God has come near to you. Romans 14:17 proclaims that the kingdom of God is righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit who dwells within every disciple. Therefore, one can conclude that the kingdom of God is here and in the now in one’s life and not sometime in the future.

God manifesting His kingdom in real time brings the reality of heaven and His supernatural ways into the lives of His people. Walking and living in the kingdom of God will bring the realization that God has put eternity in His disciple’s heart (Ecclesiastes 3:11), one is seated in heavenly places (Ephesians 2:6), one is made a partaker of a heavenly calling (Hebrews 3:1), and one is granted the ability and grace to live and walk in the Spirit (Galatians 5:25). Embracing the kingdom of God here and in the now opens a whole new life in Spirit in fulfilling God’s purposes and destiny in one’s life.

THE ZEAL OF THE LORDThe word ‘zeal’ is a driving force that initiates, affects, and motivates one to action in one form ...
04/16/2026

THE ZEAL OF THE LORD
The word ‘zeal’ is a driving force that initiates, affects, and motivates one to action in one form or another. Zeal is prevalent in the natural realm of life driving mankind with great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective. What is not discussed very often is the power and force of God’s zeal empowering disciples of Jesus Christ to function within the kingdom of God. Scripture declares in Isaiah 37:32 NAS20 of God empowering His people to go forth. “For out of Jerusalem a remnant will go, and out of Mount Zion survivors. The zeal of the LORD of armies will perform this.” The zeal of the Lord refers to God’s fervent and unwavering dedication to uphold His word and covenant; execute justice; and commitment to His glory and promises, and His people.

The zeal of the Lord is an important attribute of God’s nature rooted in His holiness and is inherent of His divine jealousy with which He operates to protect and restore His people. Zechariah 8:2 NAS20 declares "The Lord of armies says this: 'I am exceedingly jealous for Zion, yes, with great wrath I am jealous for her.’” In Zechariah 1:14 NKJV an angel of the Lord proclaimed saying “Thus says the LORD of hosts: ‘I am zealous for Jerusalem and for Zion with great zeal.’” The zeal of the Lord signifies an intense love for His people that He gave His only begotten Son for the salvation of mankind (John 3:16) and devotion that drives Him to accomplish His will and purposes. The zeal of the Lord is indicative of God’s desire to establish a solid relationship with His people and the restoration of His creation. Every disciple is encouraged to activate this zeal in their own lives serving God wholeheartedly which can be a catalyst for empowering and activating one’s faith.

The zeal of the Lord when understood by a disciple will empower their belief system, strengthen and enhance their faith, and present a heavenly perspective in their walk before the Lord. Also, the zeal of the Lord will affect a disciple’s life by providing an assurance and hope as it is the promise of God’s protection, restoration, and the establishment of His eternal kingdom. A disciple who abides in Christ (John 15:5), walks and lives in the Spirit (Galatians 5:25), is a doer of God’s word (James 1:22), and recognizes their heavenly position will be able to flow within the zeal of the Lord to accomplish and achieve all that God has set before them.

There needs to be a clear understanding of the word ‘zeal’ in order for one to flow properly within the zeal of the Lord and maintain a spirit of love, mercy, and grace and always having the fruit of Holy Spirit prevalent within their lives (Galatians 5:22-23). The Apostle Paul in Romans 10:2 NAS20 recognized the Jewish zeal and their commitment to God and His purposes; however, their zeal was misdirected. “For I testify about them that they have a zeal for God, but not in accordance with knowledge.” Zeal is a passionate pursuit of anything, an eagerness to achieve, and fulfilling one’s desires or interest. The zeal of the Lord means having a passion for the things pertaining to God--His kingdom, word, and the workings of Holy Spirit. I would encourage each disciple to embrace a godly zeal in their life, in their family, in their career, in their church for the furtherance of the kingdom of God.

Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end, upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, to order it and establish it with judgment and justice from that time forward, even forever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this. Isaiah 9:7 NKJV

ABIDEContained in the inner being of an individual is a desire and hope for a life full of stability, assurance, and end...
04/09/2026

ABIDE
Contained in the inner being of an individual is a desire and hope for a life full of stability, assurance, and endurance with the ability to deal with the issues of life in a comprehensive and orderly fashion. Every individual’s life is created, designed, and equipped to be anchored in a life-giving source, divine purpose, and destiny. The only way for one to experience the stability of being anchored in life is to know Jesus as Savior and Lord which gives grace and enables one to believe, trust, and have faith to abide in Him. Jesus declares in Scripture "I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing” (John 15: 5 NKJV). For a believer of Jesus Christ abiding means more than living right, holding the proper beliefs or presenting oneself in a certain way, it is about relationship, agreement, obedience, and commitment with God through His Son Jesus and by the power of Holy Spirit.

Each believer must understand that in order to abide in Jesus one must be steadfast, fixed, and unwavering in their commitment to continue, endure, remain, stand, dwell, and reside in Him no matter what the issues, circumstances or conditions one might face. Abiding requires a believer to be dependent, reliant, and subservient to God through Jesus and Holy Spirit. The scriptural concept and principle of abiding solidifies each believer’s standing in God’s kingdom. “Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me” (John 15:4 NKJV).

Abiding in God’s kingdom brings new life, establishes one as a new creation, ensures communion and fellowship with God, enhances the justification of faith, enables one to partake of God’s promises, encourages the renewing of one’s mind, causes one to become prudent and wise, provides grace to strengthen one’s resolve to overcome, and secures a permanent relationship with God the Father.

Some characteristics and qualities of a believer who abides in Jesus are: one’s love and devotion to Jesus transcends what God has done or given (1 John 4:16); one is obedient to Jesus’ instructions (John 15:10); one is a doer of the word (James 1:22); one aligns their heart and comes into agreement with God’s will (Matthew 6:10); one consistently matures and grows spiritually (Philippians 3:14, 2 Peter 3:18); one is not conformed to this world but is transformed into a heavenly mindset (Romans 12:2); and one’s service unto the Lord is fueled by love, intimacy, and devotion for the Lord Jesus Christ.

Just as the Father has loved Me, I have also loved you; abide in My love. If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love; just as I have kept My Father's commandments and abide in His love. John 15:9-10 NAS

(This TLM post was previously posted in October, 2019.)

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